The City of Vernon is pleased to announce the recipients of Sustainability Grants for the 2022 Fall intake period. At its Regular Meeting today, Council endorsed two community-led projects to receive funding: Precious Plastic Cap Recycling and The Wetlands of Vernon.
Precious Plastic Cap Recycling…
UPDATE as of 5:30 p.m.
Vernon Fire Rescue Services (VFRS) has cleared the scene of an early-afternoon vehicle fire at the parkade in downtown Vernon.
Following an initial investigation, fire crews confirmed that three vehicles have been lost to fire and several others have sustained damaged;…
Vernon firefighters are on scene of a residential structure fire in the Okanagan Landing area this afternoon (Saturday).
Members of the public are asked to stay away from Okanagan Landing Road near the turnoff to Tronson Road, to keep the area clear for emergency responders to access the site.
At…
Vernon firefighters responded to a large fire at a commercial building in the north end of the city early this morning (Saturday).
Just before 3:00 a.m., Vernon Fire Rescue Services was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 4900-block of 27th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a large…
UPDATE as of November 18, 2022 at 3:15pm.
City crews have finished an emergency water main valve repair in the Okanagan Landing area. Water service is now being restored to nearby properties. Service is expected to be operational for all customers by 6:00 p.m.
Residents that experienced the water…
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The City of Vernon is seeking 12 individuals to join the Advisory Planning Committee. Consisting of volunteer community members, the Advisory Planning Committee provides Council with recommendations on proposed land…
Now that winter has settled into the North Okanagan, the City is offering tips to help residents manage their organics carts for weekly collection in colder weather. If the contents of your cart are freezing to the inside or getting stuck, collectors may be unable to fully empty them, but solutions…
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 (Vernon) in partnership with the City of Vernon will host the Remembrance Day ceremony on Friday, November 11, at Kal Tire Place. Attendees of the ceremony are encouraged to arrive early to find parking and seating before the program begins.
The program schedule…
Important changes are coming for Winter 2023 swim lesson registration at the Vernon Aquatic Centre.
Registration opening dates
November 20 for Greater Vernon residents
November 27 for all other participants
How to get ready for registration
To ensure children are registered in the appropriate…
As BC switches to back to standard time on Sunday morning and we roll our clocks back one hour, Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that it’s also time to check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors for dead batteries and expiration dates.
“Remember, working smoke alarms…
